Six years ago, We could not have imagined what our world was to become in just a few short days. I was only 31 weeks pregnant and expecting many more weeks before William would make his debut into our world. We were enjoying watching him roll around and kick, laughing as he had the hiccups at almost the same time every night. As I think back to those days, I am amazed at just how naive and oblivious we were. We took it for granted that we would be able to leisurely clean out the extra room and get it ready for William in the next few weeks.
In just a few short days, we would be rushing to the hospital in the middle of the night in a panic of what was to come. Scared to death that we might be losing our little boy. We camped out in the hospital for 4 days praying each day for more time before he made his debut at 32 weeks, 3 days.
He weighed in at a whopping 4 lbs 2.3 oz and feet as long as his Daddy's index finger. Now he is tipping the scales at 53ish pounds and about 45 inches tall and still has very big feet!
It's hard to believe just how far our family has come in these past 6 years and how different we all are now. The lessons we have learned in that time have molded us into the people we are now and for that I am forever thankful. We have witnessed many miracles and our lives will never be the same. I would give anything for William to have had his full 40 weeks and not to have gone through all he has and still does due to his prematurity. That being said, I am also grateful for the lessons I have learned along the way. I have learned to never take it for granted, it can all be gone in a minute, the blink of an eye.
This year as we celebrate his birthday, we will celebrate how far he has come and continue to strive with the March of Dimes to ensure that no other babies have to go through what our family, and many, many more have!!
1 comment:
Reading this post I had a very good cry. I prayed so hard for God to save our little man and for our Father to keep peace for you and Eddie and of course his grandparents and aunts & uncles. Everyday was a struggle for all of you for a few weeks. Seeing that little man grow up to be healthy now from the begining he had is the true joy of life. We have loved you two before there was a William and now William has sealed our friendship for life. I really fell in love with you in the trailer park. We all lived next door and when I say next door it was Eddie opening his back door into our front door. Our porch was a community meeting ground. We are so happy to have the great gift of your love and friendship for all these years.
Earl & Carolyn Nelson
Paisley, FL
Post a Comment